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Hollow Performance
Theatery is more like a national characteristic. Arvind Kejriwal’s “If Bhagat Singh was hanged, I am also ready to be hanged” may have reminded readers that…
Analysis
U.S. Escalation in Ukraine Needs a Plan
The Biden administration's decision to approve Ukraine's use of U.S. weapons to attack targets inside Russia is, as President Biden might say, a big deal. Ukrainians…
Analysis
Unholy Alliance: Myanmar’s Mercedes Monks and the Men in Green
If you happen to be strolling around downtown Yangon or Mandalay anytime soon, the sight of a senior Buddhist monk cruising by in the latest Mercedes…
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Trump Has Brought Democracy to Its Breaking Point. Will The Voters Care?
The heart of the Biden presidential campaign’s message is that democracy is at stake in 2024 presidential election. But last week’s Quinnipiac polling showed Americans rank…
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Will The Young Save Europe From The Rise of The Far Right?
A generation defined by economic insecurity is grabbing for a guardrail, not engaging for emancipation. The far right is poised to make dramatic gains in the…
Analysis
The Illusion of Safe Zones: The Human Cost of Gaza’s Conflict
One of the most insidious tactics employed by Israeli authorities in their plan to control Gaza and its cities is the concept of “safe zones”. While…
Analysis
India’s 2024 Elections: Political Shifts and Global Repercussions
India's recent 2024 national elections have not only reshaped the country's political landscape but have also sparked discussions on the implications for democracy, regional stability, and…
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US Softening Stance on Bangladesh Could Heighten China-India Rivalry for Regional Dominance
With countering Chinese influence being the sole focus, the US has sidelined its concerns about democracy and human rights under the Sheikh Hasina regime. In May,…
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The Aftermath of Tragedy: What Lies Ahead for Iran?
Iran has started registering presidential candidates to replace the late President Ebrahim Raisi this month. The election for the next president was supposed to be held…
Analysis
Climate Change: A Global Tapestry of Extremes and the Tale of Cyclone Remal
Climate change, an intricate and multifaceted phenomenon, casts its shadow across every corner of our planet. Its impact reverberates through a tapestry of extreme weather events,…
Analysis
Taiwan’s Crossroads: New President, Old Rivalry
“I also want to call on China to stop threatening Taiwan politically and militarily, and take on global responsibility of maintaining peace and stability, to ensure…
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Divinity!
When civilisation began, the only way for the mystified Man to understand the natural phenomena was by ascribing power to it. Therefore all ancient empires worshipped…